TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Jessica Pearson]

Reed Smith PFO xx

Hii, so sorry to hear this. But if you don't mind me asking, was this post app or VI?

 

[emily3827]

is the white and case test just an sjt or is there a vi or wg element?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

If a firm tells you to wait 7 days for an outcome of your application and you’re on day 5, does that mean PFO

Not necessarily! If they said 7 days, you're still within their timeline. Some firms take the full period (or potentially even a bit longer) to review applications. There are often many factors they need to consider before making a decision, so no news yet doesn't mean a PFO - I'd wait until you hear back either way before assuming anything!

 

[Bbhu19]

any one know their linklaters Watson glasser score

 

[berocca567]

HAs anyone had their Jones Day AC and can give insights?

 

[emily3827]

if I haven't heard back from a firm for winter and it was rolling am I able to withdraw my app and apply for spring

 

[student101!]

Hi guys! Any news from Vinson & Elkins spring / summer schemes?

 

[flower1]

Hello, is Why would you chosen to train at Latham & Watkins over another firm? - the same as why Latham & Watkins, so motivational? If not, how do you go about answering it?

Also, do you think it's acceptable to talk about only one point, but go into lots of detail. I have a point in mind and there's many angles to it. There's a 300 word limit. Or, is it better to mention 2 well-developed points instead to show greater understanding?

@Abbie Whitlock

Thank you

 

[qaz99]

is the white and case test just an sjt or is there a vi or wg element?

SJT and i think a critical reasoning. no VI

 

[e_turbo2]

Hii, so sorry to hear this. But if you don't mind me asking, was this post app or VI?

Post app

 

[busybee070]

anyone heard from Latham RE Oct 22nd open day? PFO or acceptance

 

[johnsmith]

Hi guys! Any news from Vinson & Elkins spring / summer schemes?

No nothing!

 

[tosin4774]

SJT and i think a critical reasoning. no VI

So just to clarify after the application question is the SJT and critical reasoning. No VI

 

[bh.sa]

Anyone heard from Paul, Weiss for WVS? I saw 1 person mention they got an interview, but has anyone else heard back?

 

[nbjani]

Anyone know the turnaround time for feedback after the CMS WG based on previous years?

 

[msclm]

Anyone heard from Paul, Weiss for WVS? I saw 1 person mention they got an interview, but has anyone else heard back?

Got an interview invite on Wednesday! My friend also got one on Tuesday

I believe grad recruitment said they haven’t finished invites yet though!

 

[bh.sa]

Got an interview invite on Wednesday! My friend also got one on Tuesday

I believe grad recruitment said they haven’t finished invites yet though!

Congrats to you and your friend! Can I ask when you applied?

 

[Harvey Ross]

Has anyone heard from Linklaters with either PFO/AC invite? They said their ACs would take place next week so not sure if they’ve sent invites already or not?

Hi. I heard they sent out invites on Monday. Not sure, if and when more invites are coming

 

[msclm]

Congrats to you and your friend! Can I ask when you applied?

September 14th

 

[Amgrad]

Does anyone know if Goodwin's open day is rolling? Their VS is not rolling but I can't find info about their open day.

Apparently semi rolling, I'd ask GR team as I'll attend the app session with them tomorrow.

I suggest you apply by now as tomorrow is the deadline I guess

Hey! I just attended the app insight session with Goodwin, here are the takeaways:

• The last batch of open day invites will be shared next week or after as they will conduct multiple open days.
• As they disclosed the VS conversion rates, it's recommended to apply direct TC only if you're non UK int'l students.